{photo of “smoking section” 2003 – see more photos here} I am proud to say that today marks the third year anniversary of quitting smoking. Actually, I’m not that proud. It’s sort of a false accomplishment as I feel I shouldn’t have started in the first place. Yet, saying that brings focus to the past …
DIY Fringe Necklace from an Old T-shirt
What you’ll need… Everyone has an old T-shirt, right? ….these happen to be GAP Stretch t-shirts that were quite fitted through the arms and chest but loose in the waist. Cut shirt {as seen in image below}. . . either way works . . . I made the green fringe larger Leave full length or …
Tiger ~ Leopard
Left: Stella McCartney at Neiman’s Right: Me, 1988, 12 years old. I would wear that sweatshirt now if I still had it. …and I’m pretty sure my hair was in a banana clip. A real banana clip, yo.
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post
{via iMac photo booth} What I’m Wearing* Floral Dress: Walter …got it on gilt.com last week .. . . .LOVE.IT.* Black tights: …I have no idea but I’m thinking I’ve had them since high school …and while that may not be very long for some of you …I graduated in 1994. ..yeah.* Earrings: Vintage …these …
Get Big Curls with Tiny Buns or Bantu Knots + Video
This morning . . . after sleeping on the little spiral buns Remove pins and let spirals un-twirl . .. .make sure they are fully dry …you can use a hair dryer a bit but it’s better to do it before unravelling buns. …I don’t mind a little frizzzzzzz … Use your fingers to separate …
Black and Blushing Pink Outfit + Big Hair & Headband
What I’m Wearing…it’s still really gloomy here right now and really, when it’s gloomy, all I can come up with is black. Also, I think I need to commission someone to make this exact blazer for me in every color of the rainbow because I wear it at least once a week. * Favorite black …
Vintage Levi’s Jeans
The 90’s were all about vintage Levi’s …vintage MEN’S button fly Levi’s, and finding the right pair was paramount. There was this amazingly disgusting tiny little thrift shop on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City called Claudia’s Boutique that had the BEST selection of ripped up vintage Levi’s for $15 each. Claudia, who seemed ancient even …
The Grass is Always GreenerWorking from Home
When you work full time {or even part-time but every day}, you tend to think a lot about not only how great it would be to work from home but how much you could get done as well. And it’s true. In the beginning. But as time passes and you have so much time at …
Dreaming
photo …via If it’s true what they say about acknowledging you are crazy …makes you anything but …then I AM CRAZY. However, knowing that is not much of a help when I feel absolutely out of my mind. Do you ever just want to move away …to an island maybe or even small town {since …
* It’s My Birthday *
“Imperfection is beauty; madness is genius. and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” -Marilyn Monroe {June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962} Like many little girls and even women, I have always felt a kinship with Marilyn Monroe . . . mostly because we were born on the same day …and a …
DIY Bubble Skirt from a full skirt
What you’ll need . . . …if you want it a bit cleaner looking …add more eyes and ribbons in between …ribbons are shorter than the length of the skirt so they won’t show …tie ribbons at any length …adjusting the bubble length …this project may look harder than it actually is. …I wore this …
Jumpsuit Love
How cute is this jumpsuit byVince? I want to live in it.
Happy Birthday Brother!
I’ve always been jealous of my brother’s gorgeous flaxen blond hair …and long eyelashes …and full lips. Asshole. 😉 I think this was 1983 and I was 7 and my little brother was 1 …or I was 8 and Scott was 2. Either way, I loved him to death then and I love him to …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit // Butterflies on Black
…kind of like it with the belt but a bit too Sex and the City OMG it’s so gloomy and sprinkly today the lighting is absolutely horrendous to work with! Oh man I’m so happy it’s FRIDAY!!! …who’s with me? What I’m Wearing * Butterfly ruffle drop waist dress: Aqua …seen here * Oversized short …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit / Black on Black on Black 2009
I’m so sad …I just realized how ripped the elbow of my absolute FAVORITE vintage blazer is …you can’t see it when the sleeves are pushed up but still …sadness. ….muahahahahah The lighting sucks balls today … What I’m Wearing * Vintage black blazer: Bill Kaiserman {Rafael} …seen here * Chaiken trousers/pants * Black tank …














